88R14374 MLH-F
By: Dutton H.B. No. 3866
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to field-based experiences provided to certain candidates
for educator certification employed by a district of innovation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 21.051, Education Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (f-2) to read as follows:
(f-2) The board shall propose rules providing that a
candidate for certification enrolled in an educator preparation
program is entitled to not fewer than five candidate observations
during a school year that fulfill the requirements for field-based
experience if the candidate:
(1) is employed by a district of innovation with a
local innovation plan developed under Section 12A.003 that exempts
the district from the requirements of Section 21.003; and
(2) does not hold a probationary certificate under
Section 21.0491.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.